From Edie: Discover 10 quirky, fun English words writers love. From bumfuzzle to snollygoster, enrich your vocabulary and boost creativity with playful word choices.
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10 Quirky English Words Every Writer Should Know (and Actually Use)
by Lori Hatcher
How many hours do writers invest in finding just the right word? We agonize over implied meaning, swap synonyms and antonyms, and study every nuance. Use just the right word and our sentence will soar. Use the wrong word, and it will bellyflop.
Thankfully, the English language gives us a plethora of words to choose from. Approximately one million, if you include scientific names and chemical entities.
Just for fun, I went on a treasure hunt for quirky writerly words to keep on hand for the day our creativity crashes. I hope you enjoy my collection and will add your favorites in the comments.
